A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4304175 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4306161 epoch_slot_no: 7761 block_no: 4303998 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3031 time: 2020-06-16 16:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dbd58b0ea27e87575a90b735faf9a5e7305d8d22bff52991d984f6f8582b261Block Operator
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